Line Cook

Ramirez Hospitality Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramirez Hospitality Group in Littleton, Colorado is seeking a Line Cook I Preparer to prepare and handle food according to high culinary standards. You will collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and high-quality food production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position involves various physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and maintaining a clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Capacity to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items and ingredients as per chef's instructions.
• Ensure food quality and timely execution of orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Job description

Job title: Line Cook I Preparer

Please inform: GM

Hours: GM

Summary

Prepares and handles food by performing the following duties.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items, including setting up and storing stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the designated season daily, following the chefs preparation and torque lists.
• Executes all kitchen orders according to recipe specifications, ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner.
• Respond, inform and follow the instructions of the chef or executive.
• Cooking menu items in collaboration with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and clients.
• Complies with safety regulations in the handling of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• It follows all serving and quality standards.
• Maintains and stores daily the designated station, freezers, refrigerators and storage area with food products; follows the proper rotation system and notifies the chef of any discrepancies or shortages.
• Label and date all food products in storage and refrigeration areas.
• Ensure that all products are properly stored or disposed of at the end of the night.
• While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electric shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must report regularly; walk; use the hands, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is often required to bend down, kneel, crawl, talk or listen, sit, climb or maintain balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision skills required by this job include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.